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Castello Vicchiomaggio San Jacopo Chianti Classico 2021
£124.54
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6 bottle(s) at £20.76 per bottle.
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ZHD52212211
Castello Vicchiomaggio San Jacopo Chianti Classico 2021
- Grapes Sangiovese 100%
- Country Italy
- Region: Tuscany Chianti Classico
- Abv 13.5 %
- Contains sulphites Yes
- Organic No
- Vegan Yes
- Vegetarian Yes
- Case size 6 / 75cl
- Winemaker: John Matta
- Closure Diam
- Named after an antique farmhouse located on the wine estate, this smooth and elegant wine is a lovely expression of Chianti. With red cherry and cranberry fruits, the palate has good substance and a lingering, rounded finish.
The vineyards are located in the heart of the Chianti Classico region and sit at an altitude of 255 to 265 metres above sea level. The Chianti Classico area is characterised by a Mediterranean climate and the soil, which is called "Galestro, is rich in clay and large stones. The soils in this vineyard are made up of a high proportion of heavy clay- approximately 30%- which is renowned for its cooling properties and water retention for the vine, as well as for producing bold wines from the Sangiovese grape. Planted at a density of 5,600 vines per hectare, the vines are pruned according to the Single Guyot method which ensures low yields of approximately 52 hectolitres per hectare. Particular attention is paid to the direction in which the vines are planted; they are all south facing, ensuring maximum exposure to the sun throughout the day. Harvesting takes place by hand between mid-September and mid-October, once the grapes have reached optimum maturity.
The historical origins of Castello Vicchiomaggio can be traced back to the 5th century. The present owners, the Matta family, acquired the property in 1964 and restored it back to its former splendour. The estate, with 150 hectares, is one of the largest in the area, and of these, 32 hectares are dedicated to the vine. Castello Vicchiomaggio produces several styles of wine, from the traditional to the innovative. To achieve this, the estate has been carefully classified according to its soil type and exposure and is
cultivated sustainably, as certified by the VIVA certification. All winemaking is supervised by John Matta and his wines bear the all hallmarks of stylish elegance and are beautifully balanced. His wines truly express the Sangiovese grape at its best. Vicchiomaggio is consistently classified amongst Italy's top estates and John Matta has been named IWSC Italian Winemaker of the Year four times in the last 14 years.
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